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SMALL DOSES

Soda is so bad for us and that's no secret. But soda is also bubbly, refreshing and sweet. Sometimes I just can't say "no". And when craving calls, I don't want to deprive myself. The problem is, 1 can of soda, for example coca cola, is 12 fl. oz and contains 140 calories. This is usually too much for someone who just wants a small taste to satisfy their craving.


Lately I have been treating myself with the new 1/2 can cokes. With only 100 calories in tow, it's just as sweet and just enough for me to not feel deprived.

Great satisfaction and only 100 calories? Yum!

MODEL FIRED FOR BEING TOO FAT

I believe the actual words used were "...her inability to meet the obligations under her contract with us." But according to the model herself, she was professional, on time and has been loyal to the clothing giant who did the deed, Ralph Lauren.

After all, the beautiful, size 4, 23-year old stunner, Filippa Hamilton, has been with the company since she was 15. But since the sample sizes has been shrunk, Filippa can no longer fit her already thin figure in them. And therefore she was terminated.

I'm sure that if you saw Filippa on the street, you would categorize her as "tall and slender". So then why is she too fat for Ralph Lauren? Some blame it on the shrinking sample sizes by clothing companies. But then again, why are they shrinking? Is this the future we will all be facing? To shrink to the point that thin is considered fat?

To read entire article, go here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33307721

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TEA TIME!!!!

Up on top of the Queen Anne Hill, at the popular corner where Boston crosses Queen Anne Avenue, is where all the coffee shops seem to collide. You can go with the norm and default to Starbucks or decide with something local like Cafe Ladro. Standing against these famous coffee places, The Teacup may look outnumbered by these coffee giants. But don't you worry! Some times it's nice to sit back and enjoy a cup of tea instead of the beverage that's more like Seattle's staple.

The Teacup has been around the Seattle area for 15 years, buts its Queen Anne location is new. It offers teas from all over the world, from oriental oolong to exotic mango, there is definitely no shortage of product. The shop itself is just as cozy as any other coffee place, with a burning fire place and comfy couches. No wonder The Teacup is catching on with all the coffee drinkers in Queen Anne.

The store often provides tea tasting and classes. For more information, you can check out their web site at http://seattleteacup.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

The Tea Cup
Full-scree

Placement on map is approximate

2207 Queen Anne Ave N

Seattle, WA 98109-2313

Get Directions

(206) 283-5931

Photo Credit: http://seattleteacup.com

SWIMMING IN THE SHARK TANK

If you are sick of all the drama-ridden night time soaps on TV these days, ABC's got a fresh new show called The Shark Tank that will intrigue the brain and ripple up the otherwise repeating tides of your night time entertainment.

In the boardroom there are 5 sharks, in other words unbelievably successful business men and women with a lot of cash. Each week, a few contestants or entrepreneurs will present their business ideas to these sharks, hoping to spark up their interest enough to make an investment in their new business. In the end, the desirable situation is that the contestant gets the money their business needs, the shark or sharks owns a percentage of the profit - all is negotiable, of course!

So far there has been a number of really bad ideas, namely the man who wants to sell 3 socks instead of a pair. What the hell was he thinking? But then there are good ones too, like the women who created and patented a protective coat for baby cribs - genius!

I learn something new from each show, which is so refreshing from all the drama on TV lately. To read more about The Shark Tank, go here:
http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/about-the-show

Photo Credit: http://www.webtvwire.com

GOING NUTS!!!!

Running on empty? Don't worry! You are not the only one! Especially around 3-4PM, my work day seems to drag and my tummy aches for calories. This is one of the most critical times during a work day that the human will is tested to go with my heart (candy! soda! chocolate!) or my brain (fruits! protein! good carbo!)

I admit that sometimes my heart wins. But keeping some nuts around the desk always helps make a positive decision. With an abundant amount of antioxidants and fiber, nuts provide a dense source of calories packed with nutrition.

If you must snack, snack on nuts! And surely not only will your hunger go away, but you will also gain enough energy to finish the work day.

Photo Credit: http://ellenbarrett.wordpress.com/2008/08/24/almond-smoothie-for-breakfast/

THE CAST AMONG SOCIAL NETWORKS

I recently read an interesting article on CNN about the casting system among social networks: myspace user demographic consists of mostly blue-collared work force while facebook users are mostly white-collared. And of course, facebook users on average make more money. The article theorized some causes such as facebook's attention to privacy where as on myspace, privacy is in lack of.

But whatever the scientific reason, as an average user, I do prefer facebook's professional feel. And in myspace, it just seems a bit...messy.

For more details on the article, check it out here:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/10/13/social.networking.class/index.html

SINFULLY GOOD: HAAGEN DAZS CHERRY VANILLA ICE CREAM

So good it's a sin! HAAGEN DAZS's cherry vanilla mixes fresh black cherries swirling a mix creamy vanilla ice-cream. The sensation is both sweet and creamy, and that's quite dreamy.

Photo Credit: http://www.haagendazs.com/products/product.aspx?id=62